Pioneer cdj-2000nxs2 Operating Instructions Manual

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En 37Using the DJ softwareUsing the DJ softwareOperating the DJ softwareThis unit outputs the operation information of buttons and controls, etc.in universal MIDI or HID format. When connected by a USB cable to acomputer on which a MIDI- or HID-compatible DJ software program isinstalled, the DJ software can be operated from this unit. The sound ofthe music file that is playing on the computer can be output from thisunit.To use this unit as an audio device, install the driver software on thecomputer beforehand (p.8). This unit must also be selected in the DJsoftware’s audio output device settings. For details, see your DJ soft-ware’s operating instructions.1 Connect the USB port on this unit to your computer.For instructions on connections, see Using the DJ software onpage 12.2 Press the [BROWSE/SEARCH] button, and then pressthe [LINK] button.[CONTROL MODE] and [USB-MIDI] are displayed on the menu screen.3 Select [CONTROL MODE] and enter.The connecting screen is displayed.4 Select [USB-MIDI] and enter.This unit switches to the control mode.5 Launch the DJ software.Communication with the DJ software starts.! The DJ software on the computer can be operated using the buttonsand rotary selector on this unit.! It may not be possible to use some buttons to operate the DJsoftware.! The control mode is canceled when a track is loaded in this unit.! For messages output by this unit, see List of MIDI Messages onpage 38.Changing the MIDI channel settingThis operation is not necessary if the operation information is output inHID format.1 Press the [MENU/UTILITY] button for over 1 second.The utility screen appears.2 Select [MIDI CHANNEL] and enter.3 Turn the rotary selector.Select the MIDI channel and change the setting. A setting from 1 – 16can be selected.4 Press the rotary selector to enter.5 Press the [MENU/UTILITY] button.The previous screen reappears.